Follies · Central Scotland
Dugald Stewart
In or near Edinburgh.
Dugald Stewart is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dugald Stewart is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH8.
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Official information
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Place summary
Dugald Stewart is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH8. This structure is notable for its architectural design and serves as a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9525, -3.1802
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 8FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- 0131 557 1333
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Open 7 days a week from 11am; food served from 12pm.
Sources
- osm: n6969823441 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dugald Stewart?
- Dugald Stewart is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 8FL).
- What is Dugald Stewart?
- Dugald Stewart is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dugald Stewart?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 8FL.
- Is Dugald Stewart free to visit?
- Yes, Dugald Stewart is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dugald Stewart?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 8FL.